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Mar 8, 2012 | 02:39 PM

Rich98

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Mar 8, 2012 | 02:43 PM

dougbfresh

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Cops in my "Hood" might have an issue with this. Not to mention haveing you legs hanging out in the street.

Mar 8, 2012 | 03:30 PM

dougbfresh

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Working on your car in the street is frowned on in some places. Why not get some race ramps or a low profile jack and get out of the road?

Mar 8, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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I'll just keep jacking my car up in the garage, thanks!

Mar 8, 2012 | 03:45 PM

cdnguyred88

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I'll just keep jacking my car up in the garage, thanks!

A lot safer and no way to get hit by another Car...

Mar 8, 2012 | 03:52 PM

BTAL

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Hicksville NY?

With that set up you'd fit in real well in this neck of the woods.

Mar 8, 2012 | 03:53 PM

hotwheels57

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I'll bet pedestrians/kids trying to use the sidewalk would appreciate your high tech idea...

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Mar 8, 2012 | 04:21 PM

Baldfart

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I live on a Cul de Sac. No traffic. That's the way I do it. Works great!!

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Mar 9, 2012 | 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich98

Nice quiet street, I get along with my neighbors, took all of 15 minutes to do, nuff said.

nuff said - amen.

Mar 9, 2012 | 07:37 AM

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RaceRamps, a low profile jack, jack stands and a garage. Didn't realize I was lucky.

Mar 9, 2012 | 08:04 AM

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leadfoot4

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Before I had a garage to work in, that's the way I used to do it....

Mar 9, 2012 | 08:43 AM

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My driveway doesn't have a slope like that, but it looks like a good solution. It is quick and easy to do with no jacking needed.

Mar 9, 2012 | 11:57 AM

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craig04c5

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Looks like that front tire is not in the cradle. Wish my driveway was like that. Much easier than ramps and jack. Besides mine started rolling back when I jacked it up in the rear. Rolled right down the ramps and headed for the street because the jack has wheels and the rear was up so it kept rolling. I could not get the jack handle to turn to let it down while rolling. I was able to stop it with my weight and strength.

Mar 9, 2012 | 12:11 PM

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sean.b

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Originally Posted by Rich98

Think Alabama has more Hicks buddy.

maybe, but even I wouldnt change my oil like this

Mar 9, 2012 | 01:34 PM

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sean.b

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Originally Posted by Rich98

I really couldn't care how you change your oil.

Amazing how if it doesn't work for some, they have to bad mouth others who it might work for, works for me and that's what matters, sorry I ever posted this, just fun for all the wise *** know it alls to comment on.

you're the one that wanted to bring AL into it.. and started calling names

i dont personally care if you drink the oil that comes out, but i had to poke back!

Mar 9, 2012 | 01:35 PM

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Mar 9, 2012 | 03:19 PM

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craig04c5

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Surprised me how this one got so testy! He was just kidding about the Alabama thing (see smiles).

Mar 9, 2012 | 03:24 PM

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NewWorldBlues

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I need a new dipstick. My won't give me a decent reading. It's one long smear.

Mar 9, 2012 | 03:24 PM

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sean.b

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Originally Posted by craig04c5

Surprised me how this one got so testy! He was just kidding about the Alabama thing (see smiles).

yea, i was just poking. thought he'd realize that. maybe everybody posting here is retired, but i have hundreds of things in a day more important to worry about than how somebody changes oil

and i like people contributing ideas, no matter how small. makes future searches all that more useful for newbies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewWorldBlues

I need a new dipstick. My won't give me a decent reading. It's one long smear.

Mar 9, 2012 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sean.b

yea, i was just poking. thought he'd realize that. maybe everybody posting here is retired, but i have hundreds of things in a day more important to worry about than how somebody changes oil

and i like people contributing ideas, no matter how small. makes future searches all that more useful for newbies.

Yeah, it seems a little flimsy. I think I need a stiffer one.

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